By the end of this teaching session participants should be able to identify and understand the importance of various lab values in the diagnosis and monitoring of gastroenterological disorders.

Participants should be able to recognize the intricacies and complexities of various gastroenterological conditions and the corresponding pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment regimes.

Participants should be proficient in interpreting and integrating lab values in clinical practice, thereby improving patient assessment, diagnosis, and management.

Participants should comprehend the etiology and pathophysiology of common gastroenterological conditions, advancing their knowledge and understanding for consistent enhancement in patient care.

Participants should be able to apply the learned knowledge of gastroenterological lab values and treatments to counsel patients, support their understanding of the disease, and encourage adherence to prescribed treatments.